DESCRIPTION

UPD, the performance ensemble of the Dance Program of the School of HMSLS, is the culminating performance opportunity for dance majors and minors. A key aspect of the company involves the performance of modern dance works in order to practice technique, understand compositional structure, and engage in creative activity. Via the UPD entity, students also participate in the ongoing advocacy of dance by taking their performances to the public. They participate in and host concert productions and service activities at the local and regional level. Investigations into world movement traditions allow students to experience kinesthetic, social, and cultural resonances of non-Western cultures, informing an overall understanding of the art of dance and its communicative values.

The UPD experience models membership in a professional dance company and provides opportunities in performance, choreography, and production. UPD members agree to a year-long commitment to all company activities. Auditions for UPD are generally held at the end of the Spring semester. Members receive course credit by registering for DANC 224 or DANC 422, Dance Repertory I or II.

For more information regarding UPD contact Deborah Tell at dtell@bgsu.edu, or 419.372.6918.

2008-09 UPD SEASON AND ACTIVITIES

January 29-31 Changing Lanes - A Dance Concert, Eva Marie Saint Theatre, University Hall. 8:00p.m. January 29-31 & a 2:00 Matinee on January 31. University Performing Dancers of the School of HMSLS, $ Featuring choreography by Dance Program faculty and guest choreographer, Amy Miller. Info: tammyan@bgsu.edu

April 2-3 The Rhythm Project, Whitney Dance Studio, 222 EPPN, 8:00 p.m. A Rhythm tap concert, $ Info: cmurphy@bgsu.edu

April 30 & May 1 Footlights Dance Concert, Class showings and student choreography, Whitney Dance Studio, 222 EPPN. $ Info: cmurphy@bgsu.edu.

For information regarding UPD activities contact Deborah Tell at dtell@bgsu.edu, unless otherwise noted.

OUTREACH

UPD is available to perform 30-minute lecture demonstrations in schools and after-school programs. For more information about availability and fees, contact Deborah Tell, dtell@bgsu.edu. UPD's current educational performance features modern dance and tap.